The Law and Mental Illness Clinic allows students to gain experience in the judicial, legislative, academic and advocacy aspects of laws concerning the treatment of individuals with severe mental illness. The classroom component of the course studies the history and development of laws affecting the mentally ill, while also preparing the students for representation of petitioners during civil commitment hearings. Students may also represent clients and will locate and interview witnesses, appear at commitment hearings, perform direct and cross-examinations and present legal argument.
